Switzerland’s finance minister is concerned that the economic slump in the European Union and Germany will also hit Swiss companies, as both are among the most important trading partners of the country.
The World Economic Forum, colloquially called "Davos" after the location at which it's hosted in the Swiss mountains, is a yearly meeting of elites.
At the World Economic Forum 2025, leaders tackled major global issues, including AI regulation, environmental initiatives, and regional integration. Highlights included Africa's launch of a massive forest reserve,
Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united and “learn how to take care of itself.”
In a virtual speech broadcast to world leaders at Davos, US President Donald Trump today put forward several pledges for his second term, including promises to battle government spending, “economic chaos” and increased public borrowing.
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NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine
NATO Chief Rutte Says Europe Will Fund US Weapons for Ukraine
NATO's Rutte urges more support for Ukraine and backs Trump's defence budget demand
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attends the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
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Europe will respond to any tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a proportionate way, the European Union’s commissioner for the economy told CNBC Wednesday.
As President Donald Trump overturns a slew of regulations, there’s a growing chorus of voices calling for similar moves in Europe.
Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would continue with or without the United States.
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month's election, said on Tuesday U.S. President Donald Trump could prove an interesting partner for Europe provided the region had a strong common negotiating position.
Last year, Mark Rutte attended the Davos gathering as Dutch prime minister while angling for his current job as secretary general of NATO, praising Trump for pushing Europeans to step up defense spending. That view — somewhat controversial then — is now widely accepted.
Trump's virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos was full of promises and threats.
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